Drive or Fly: East Orange, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for EWR–TEB. At 21 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
29m
Distance
21.3 mi
Total Cost
$40
CO2
9 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 36m
2m in the air
Air Distance
17 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
4 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between EWR and TEB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 29m | 2h 36m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $40 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 9 kg CO2 | 4 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via GSP, NJ 23, US 46
via NJ 23
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Orange, NJ to Pompton Lakes, NJ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.